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Drug in focus: naloxone
What is Naloxone? Naloxone is a life-saving medication used to rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. It is...
11 September, 2025
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Going green – recycling of disposable insulin pens
Background In the NHS around 25% of carbon emissions are from medicines with the majority of these coming from the...
16 July, 2025
By Karen Higlett
Insights
Drug in focus: Fluconazole
This month’s drug in focus is fluconazole; a widely used triazole antifungal, well known to palliative care clinicians for its...
2 July, 2025
By Karolina Powierza
Pharmacy
Penicillin allergy de-labelling: a strategic approach to combat antimicrobial resistance in the UK
Penicillin has been a cornerstone in treating bacterial infections since its discovery. Common types of penicillin antibiotics include: Phenoxymethyle penicillin,...
4 June, 2025
By Nazira Shaikh
Palliative CarePharmacy
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Antibiotic Stewardship Principles at End of Life
Background The World Health Organisation defines antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as occurring when microorganisms no longer respond to antimicrobial medicines. This...
3 June, 2025
By Helen Lyon
Mental Health
Management of Depression
Depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide1 and is estimated to affect up to 1 in 6...
30 August, 2023
By Martin England
Palliative Care
Ashtons launches guidance on cost effective prescribing for palliative care
Instability in the UK drug market is currently driving marked changes in drug pricing. It is therefore important that hospices...
27 June, 2023
Mental Health
Introducing the new Ashtons Poisoning Toolkit
Around 160,000 people are admitted into hospital in the UK each year with suspected poisoning. Our new Poisoning Toolkit explains...
27 June, 2023
Topical News
The emergency treatment of anaphylaxis using adrenaline injections
Emerade auto-injector recall Some concern has been raised over the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis using adrenaline injections, after the MHRA...
25 May, 2023
Mental Health
Diabetes and Mental Health
Diabetes is a growing problem in the UK, with 4.3 million people currently diagnosed1, with this number expected to rise...
25 May, 2023
Topical News
A cyber resilient health and adult social care system in England: cyber security strategy to 2030 – A policy paper by the Department of Health & Social Care
This policy paper published in March 2023 by the Department of Health & Social Care outlines the strategy and approach...
24 April, 2023
Physical Health
Sun care and photosensitivity
During summer direct sun exposure increases; boosting vitamin D levels, improving bone health and even mood. Melanin production is also...
19 August, 2022